2016-01-28 Work Session Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly Work Session
Thursday, January 28, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
Borough Conference Room
Work Sessions are informal meetings of the Assembly where Assembly members review the upcoming regular meeting
agenda packet and seek or receive information from staff.Although additional Items not listed on the work session agenda
are discussed when introduced by the Mayor.Assembly,or staff,no formal action is taken at work sessions and items that
require formal Assembly action are placed on regular Assembly meeting agenda.Citizen's comments at work sessions
are NOT considered part of the official record.Citizen's comments intended for the"official record"should be made at a
regular Assembly meeting.
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1. CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker)
2.. AGENDA ITEMS
® 7 a. Review of the Initial Draft of the Strategic Plan
2016-01-19-Strateqic Direction
Resolution 1 is I n I
2016-01-25 Tos visi s t is Direction
B - 14 b. Assembly Direction Regarding SWAB Recommendations
1 - s s s ® SWAB Recommendations
15 - 54 C� Borough's Role and Involvement in Fisheries Policy
Resolutions f KFWG
Resolutions of KFAC
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PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance No. FY2016-12 Amending Kodiak Island Borough Code Title
15 Buildings and Construction Chapter 15.10 KI BC Building Codes to
Add a Local Exception to Eliminate the Requirement for Engineering for
Certain Residential Construction in the Borough.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RECONSIDERATION of Contract No. FY2014-26 Joint Contract With
the City of Kodiak, With Heather McCarty of McCarty and Associates of
Juneau, Alaska Fisheries Analyst Consultant Services.
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RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. FY2016-26 Adopting a 2015 Kodiak Island Borough
Communities State Legislative Capital Improvement Projects Priority
List.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
Ordinance No FY2016-14 Repealing Ordinance No. 98-06, Reserving
Certain Borough Lands as a Vegetative Screen, and Reserving an
Amended Greenbelt Buffer Along the Common Boundary of the
Monashka Bay Road Service Area and the Kodiak Island Borough Baler
and Landfill.
OTHER ITEMS
Confirmation of the Assembly Appointment to the Monashka Bay Road
Service Area Board (Ms. Summer Blain).
Confirmation of the Mayoral Appointment to the Kodiak Workforce
Regional Advisory Council Business Management Information
Technology Seat (Paul Vandyke).
4. MANAGER'S COMMENTS
5. CLERK'S COMMENTS
6. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
7. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS COMMENTS
8. FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
55 a. Future DiscussionItems (12-15-2015
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AGENDA ITEM #2.a.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
1. Maximize The Effective Use Of Community Resources And Assets For The Benefit Of
The Borough.
a. Enhance Kodiak based seafood and marine science and education opportunities.
b. Long term waste plan
c. Ensure Public Health Of The Community.
d. Adequate Public Safety
e. Communication Infrastructure—Reaching All Communities(Villages)
f. Maximize/Explore Ways To Share Costs Throughout Local Governments
g. Capitalize on community partnerships.
2. Provide Efficient, Effective,And Consistent Government Processes.
a. Maintain quality employees and develop a succession plan for key personnel.
b. Exploring consolidation—(Legally defined in statutes)
c. Review Building and Zoning Codes To Ensure That They Serve The Best Interest Of
The Community.
d. Promote a culture of public trust of elected officials, appointed officials and staff.
e. Increase(facilitate)involvement of all citizens in civic activities. (challenges with
wording/how to communicate with the public)
f. Encourage Multi-Cultural Engagement In Civic Activities
g. Increase communication and cooperation with our island communities
h. Improve Communications of Assembly intent—Manager/Staff
i. Improve Relationships With Cities, Service Areas,Villages
j. Review and Improve develop implement Sop's&Policies
3. Promote Fiscal Policies That Ensure Stability, Growth,And Responsible
Government/(Ensure Fiscal Sustainability And Responsibility For Borough
Government).
a. Balance revenue and expenditures to ensure the health of our community.
b. Facilitate public understanding of borough finances and operations.
c. Develop a Borough/KIBSD multi-year fiscal plan.
4. Foster Responsible Economic Development Throughout The Borough.
a. Build a framework that encourages business development.
b. Seek to diversify our economy.
c. Promote and advocate for a healthy and vibrant fisheries industry.
5. Encourage Land Use For The Maximum Benefit Of The Community.
a. Develop land sale plan to maximum potential for community's quality of life.
b. Develop Plans For Utilization Of Borough Land That Achieves Multiple Land And
Housing Options.
c. Collaborate With Other Land Owners For Land Development.
d. Housing Needs
e. Expand Sewer and Water
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AGENDA ITEM #2.a.
1 Introduced by; Borough Assembly
2 Requested by. Borough Assembly
3 Drafted by: Borough Assembly
Introduced on 0310 512 0 1 5
4 Adopted on; 0310512015
5
6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO. FY2015-21
8
9 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
10 ADOPTING THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STRATEGIC PLAN
11 FOR THE YEARS 2015-2020
12
13 WHEREAS, a strategic plan consisting of priorities of the Borough is needed to guide the
14 budget process and ensure that the Assembly clearly communicates its priorities to
15 Borough staff and the public; and
16
17 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly conducted a strategic planning
18 meeting on Saturday, January 17,2015 to determine the priorities for the Borough;and
19
20 WHEREAS, the Assembly identified four strategic directions and seven 2015 priorities
21 for its strategic plan and desires to adopt these by resolution;and
22
23 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
24 ASSEMBLY THAT that the Kodiak Island Borough Strategic Plan for the years 2015-2020
25 is hereby adopted; and
26
27 NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
28 THAT Borough staff is hereby directed to develop action plans on the seven 2015 priorities
29 and in a period of six months to a year, submit performance measure reports on how these
30 priorities were addressed.
31
32 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
33 THIS FIFTH DAY OF MARCH, 2015
34
KODIAK ISLAND BOROU H
ATTEST: ITaI rie ugh Mayor
35 Nova M.Javier, WC,Borough Clerk
36
37
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No. FY2015-21
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AGENDA ITEM #2.a.
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43 STRATEGIC PLAN
44 FOR 2015-2020
45
45 PURPOSE
47
48 The Kodiak Island Borough government exists to improve the quality of life in our
49 community.
50
51 ENVISIONED FUTURE 2030
52
53 Kodiak has entrusted government with powers that promote a vibrant, diverse, and growing
54 economy centered on Kodiak's unique qualities. This includes a focus on a reasonable
55 cost of living and a great quality of life where diverse cultures and viewpoints come
56 together. This includes an engaged community of citizens who are working, living, and
57 thriving together.
58
59 STRATEGIC DIRECTION
60
61 1, Ensure fiscal stability for borough government and the community
62 a) Balance revenue and expenditures to ensure the health of our community
63 b) Facilitate public understanding of borough finances and operations
64 c) Communicate short and long term obligations with the public
65 d) Promote public understanding of the Facilities fund
66 e) Develop a Borough/KIBSD multi-year fiscal plan
67 f) Maintain quality employees and develop a succession plan for key personnel
68
69 2. Foster responsible economic development throughout the borough
70 a) Build a framework that encourages business development
71 b) Seek to diversify our economy
72 c) Promote and advocate for a healthy and vibrant fisheries industry
73 d) Enhance Kodiak based seafood and marine science research and education
74 opportunities
75
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77
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No..FY2015-21
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78 3. Build a strong sense of community
79 a) Promote a culture of public trust of elected officials, appointed officials, and staff
80 b) Increase involvement of all citizens in governance
81 c) Encourage multi-cultural engagement in civic activities
82 d) Increase communication and cooperation with our island communities
83 e) Capitalize on community partnerships
84
85 4. Encourage land use for the maximum benefit of the community
86 a) Develop land sale plan to maximum potential for community's quality of life
87 b) Develop plans for utilization of borough land that achieves multiple land and
88 housing options
89 c) Collaborate with other land owners for land development
90 d) Review building and zoning codes to ensure they serve the best interest of the
91 community
92
93 2015 PRIORITIES
94
95 * Facilitate public understanding of borough finances and operations
96 a Communicate short and long term obligations with the public
97 - Promote public understanding of the Facilities fund
98 & Develop a Borough/KIBSD multi-year fiscal plan
99 . Build a framework that encourages business development
100 * Develop land sale plan to maximum potential for community's quality of life
101 e Review building and zoning codes to ensure they serve the best interest of the
102 community
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No. FY2015-21
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AGENDA ITEM
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Kodiak Island Borough
Engineering&Facilities Deportment
710 Mill Bay Road
Kodiak,Alaska 99615
Phone(907)486-9348 Fax(907)486-9394
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 25,2016
TO: KIB Assembly
CC: Bud Cassidy rough Manager
Bob Tucker, KIB Engineering Department Director
FROM: Joseph Lipka, KIB Engineering Department
RE: SWAB Recommendations for Solid Waste Handling Options with KIB E/F Department Responses
and Summary of Solid Waste Questionnaire Responses
Purpose:
This memorandum provides the nine(9)Solid Waste Advisory Board(SWAB)recommendations
regarding solid waste handling and disposal presented to the KIB Assembly as part of the December 29,
2015 Work Session and the KIB Engineering Facilities Department responses to/additional information
for those recommendations. This memorandum also presents a summary of the responses to the Solid
Waste Questionnaire completed by the public in September/October 2015.
SWAB Proposals are numbered/BOLD/underlined
E/F Staff Responses are Bulleted/underlined
SWAB Recommendation fi1:
Do not extend Alaska Waste contract. Renegotiate Solid aste Contract rior to ex iration.
• The KIB Assembly may want to consider negotiating an extension of the AK Waste contract
to allow sufficient time to:
a. Determine the specifics regarding solid waste handling and collection (far example the
use of Dumpster Clusters and/or Transfer Stations, Re-Use Center, and/or Roll Cart /
curbside collection).
b. Draft, review(including Assembly and legal counsel review) and then advertise/Issue a
new RFP which will need to include the specific solid waste handling and collection
requirements recommended by SWAB and the Assembly.
Note: The existing contract with AK Waste can be renegotiated—at any time—to conform to the
KIB Assembly recommendations/changes regarding handling of solid waste. Potential benefits of
re-negotiating could include capitalizing the costs of procuring bear resistant roll cart for selected
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AGENDA ITEM #2.b.
areas (Hillside / Selief / Sharatin) and/or providing additional bear-resistant dumpsters for the
Dumpster Cluster/Transfer Stations.
�WAB Recommendation#2,.
Charge all Residential Customers the same fee for garbage collection
* A concern raised by Threshold Services that a single fee could negatively impact re cling
efforts by e-icntivizing re cline caul a addressed by continuing to promote programs
to encourage re clin
I and investigate 2EGLEams to Incentivize recvcling.
* A
question regarding Threshold re cling vol a was asked during the ace bar Zl" or
Session - secifically_ as_tr _ ee Increase in the volume of material r clad by
7hreshal Below is a table su arizin annual volume e f r :table and total
volume rqpLcled 2011 through 2014:
Annual Sum mm 2011 Annual jurnipaij 2912 Annual 5u ma 2D1 Ann l Su a 2074
Pounds Tons Pounds Tons Pounds Tons Pounds Tons
III PETE 41 PETE 91 PETE NI PETE
Plastic 13,039 7 Plastic 10,990 9 Plastk 18,300 9 Plastic 17,534 9
NZ HDPE 34,261 17 X2 HDPE 24,826 12 92 HOPE 26,969 a NZ HOPE 14,907 7
Mixed
Paper 316,756 150 Mixed Paper 293,221 342 Mixed Paper 285,309 243 Mixed Paper 297,995 14
Newspaper 61,704 31 Newspaper 60.824 30 Newspaper 70,071 35 Newspaper 21.677 11
Off-Ice
Paper 108,406 54 office Paper 118,552 59 office Paper 170,454 85 Office Paper 142,657 71
Plastic Film 26,214 13 Plastic Film 29,496 is Plastic Film 27.019 14 Plastic Film 34,736 17
Cardboard 659.741 330 Cardboard 757,214 379 Cardboard 822,654 411 Cardboard 819,994 410
Aluminum 15,720 a Aluminum 14,381 7 Aluminum 15,659 a Aluminum 13,939 7
01-Metal
Cans 16,596 a IlWetal Cans -16,912 a 64-MeLal Cans 17.422 9 114-Metal Cans 16,542 a
Total: 1,333,800 667 Total: 2,326,644 663 Total: 1,443,956 T22 Talal: 1,415,071 701
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Threshold Total for 2015: 916 tons
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AGENDA ITEM #2.b.
SWAB Recommendation#3:
Residential garbage collection fee to be collected by Borough through a sRecial assessment.
• Recommend consulting with KIB Finance Department for specific recommendationsgEL o_rto
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any discussion Ldecisions.
SWAB Recommendation#4:
Remove roll carts from Hillside Drive,Sellef Lane and Sharatin Road.
• During the Work Session,the Assembly reguested information regarding public input,on the
guestion of Roll Cart versus Dumpster usage I satisfaction. Questions addressing Roll Cart
versus Dumpster usage I satisfaction were included in the survey.
Specifically:
Question 2f: 66%of those customers with Roll Carts would like to continue using Roll Carts.
Question 2g: 58%of the Roll Cart users did not want to use a dumpster.
Question 2h: 71%of the Roll Cart users would like to have bear resistant Roll Carts.
Question 2j: 79%of the Roll Cart users did not want to pay an additional fee for bear resistant Roll
Carts
A summary of the results of the complete questionnaire is included in this memorandum.
SWAB Recommendation#5:
Change Borough code to restrict roll tarts being placed next to curb prior to 6:00 A .
• Staff suggests I recommends changing the KIB Code to reguire placing roll-carts at the curb
the morning of pickup—do not reference a specific time.
SWAB Recommendation 06:
Schedule garbage collection after 7:DO AM.
• Staff suggests / recommends discussing any proposed changes to the collection time
internally with Contractor and Landfill Operators for pq2LAggEgnL
SWAB Recommendation#7.-
Replace all residential dumpsters with bear resistant dumpsters.
Alaska Waste is currently switching out the last two non-bear resistant residential
dumps ers to bear resijjgaLdqMgajgE&
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JOIGENDA ITEM #2A
SWAB Recommendation 98:
Set up dumpster clusters in strategic locations.If feasible,cluster sites will be graded,fenced and
accompanied with bins for cardboard and plastics.
• If Dumi2sters Clusters and/or Transfer Stations are chosen, then the following should be
considered:
a) Locations for the Dumpster Clusters and/or Transfer Stations have not been selected
evaluated—site selection should include input from the KIB Lands Committee for selection
of specific properties.
b)Costs to improve the sites has not been estimated/determined. Staff will need specifics
regarding the Improvements (for example grading, fencing, lights, cameras) before
determining the costs. Estimate$15K to$20K per site for improvements such as purchased
/placement of gravel,purchase/installation of a fence on three sides of the site. This does
not include clearing of vegetation, leveling and/or filling, and site is located adjacent to
roadway—for example,island Lake dumpster site,
c) Funding sources have not been determined. If funding source is the General Fund,then
garbage fees will not be Increased. If funding source is the Landfill Enterprise fund, then
garbage fees will increase.
SWAB Recommendation#9:
Construct Reuse Center In Dark.,Lake Area. it will include clumpster cluster which will accept reuse
items,solid waste and reCyclables. It will be phased in with the goal of being graded,fenced,and
covered and will Initially not be,staffed,until there is a need to do so.
• If a Reuse Center is constructed in the Dark Lake Area, then the following should be
considered•
a) Location of Re-Use Center should include Input from the KIB Lands Committee for
selection of specific property.
b)Costs to Improve the sites has not been estimated/determined. Staff will need specifics
regarding the Improvements (for example grading, fencing, lights, cameras) before
determining the costs.
c) Funding source has not been determined. If funding source is the General Fund, then
garbage fees will not be Increased. If funding source is the Landfill Enterprise fund, then
garbage fees will increase.
d)Costs to maintain the center are not Included in the Landfill Enterprise budget. Site will
require weekly maintenance, cleanup / removal of unwanted items Including hauling of
bulky items(based on discussions with Fairbanks-Northstar Borough Solid Waste Manager).
Specific volume of wastes to be removed/ removal schedule / facility maintenance costs
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AGENDA ITEM #2A
(cost to remove un-used materials)cannot be determined until the Reuse Center has been
in operation for at minimum one year.
e) Estimated Cost (equipment and labor) to maintain a Reuse Center for one year are
provided below:
Estimated Cost to Manage Re-Use Center:
Dump Truck: $110 per hour
Loader: $140 per hour
Laborer: $75 per_ ur
Total Equipment+Labor z$325 per hour
Estimated total cost to clean Re-Use Center. $33,800 per year/Assume two(2) hours per
week to clean Re-Use Center,52 weeks per year.
Estimated total cost to dispose of waste removed from Re-use Center: $11,180 per
Assume One (1) ton of waste per week would require removal/disposal (Landfill Disposal
Fee$215 per ton).
Estimated total cost to maintain the Re-Use Center. $44,980 peryear
Garbage Fees:
As requested by the Assembly, at the December 29 Work Session, below are Residential Garbage
Fees in other coastal communities in Alaska(Unalaska-Dutch Harbor,Sitka,Ketchlkan, and Cordova)
along with the fees in Kodiak. Only Unalaska-Dutch Harbor operates a landfill, the other
communities transport their garbage off-site/out of State for disposal.
Kodiak-
* Roll Carts: 32 gallon: $34.71 per month/64 gallon.,$41.29 per month/96 gallon: $46.63
per month/Landfill disposal rate$215 per ton
• Residential Collection/Handling Fees(less KIe Landfill Disposal Fee)range from$22.57 per
month to$24.74 per month.
Unalaska-Dutch Harbor:
• Dumpsters(no curbside service).$23.51 per month/Landfill disposal rate$220.13 per ton
contractor provides
Sita-
•
Roll Cart. 32/48 gallon: $30.32 per month / 96 gallon: $50.94 per month / Disposal (No
Landfill)Fee: $123 per ton
Ketchlkan-
a Roll Cart:32 gallon:$22.00 per month/Disposal(No Landfill)Fee: $120 per ton
Cordova•
• Cans(I to 3—no rail carts):$49.47 per month/Disposal(No Landfill)Fee:(estimate)$60
per ton
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AGENDA ITEM #2.b.
SWAB— IS E/F Residential Solid Waste Disposal Questionnaire:
Below is a summary of the Solid Waste Questionnaire completed by the public in October/September
2015. The questions were written/reviewed/approved by KIB E/F staff and SWAB. The questionnaire
had 189 total responses(139 online responses and 50 hardcopy responses)/approximately 6%of the
total number of AK Waste customers.
Residential Solid Waste Disposal Questionnaire Summary:
1.Where do you live? City. 143/189 responses(76%)
2.Do you use roll cart service? Yes: 90/187 responses(48%)
2a.What size roll cart? 64 gallon: 39/92 responses(42%)/32 gallon: 34/92 responses(40%) 96
gallon:19/92 responses(20%)
2b.Do you fill/overfill each week? No: 64/93 responses(69%)
2c.Do you wish for a larger cart?No: 70/79 responses(89%)
2d.Do you take extra garbage to a dumpster: No: 42/75 responses(56%)
2e.Location of the dumpster? Threshold Center: 3/9 responses(33%)
2f.Do you wish to continue roll cart service? Yes. 61/93 responses(66%)
2g.Would you prefer to use a dumpster? No: 58/93 responses(62%)
2h.Should roll carts be bear resistant.Yes. 69/97 responses(71%)
2i,Is one size bear cart acceptable? No: 54/88 responses(61%)
2j.Would you be willing to pay a premium for a bear resistant cart?No: 73/92 responses(79%)
2k.What is your overall satisfaction with using a roll cart?Satisfied:34/94 responses(36%)/Satisfied+
Very Satisfied 56/94 responses(60%)/Dissatisfied+Very Dissatisfied 36/94 responses(38%)
3.Do you use a dumpster?Yes-. 118/186 responses(63%)
3a.Location of the dumpster? Bells Flats-4/22 responses(18%)/Sellef-Beaver Lake:4/22 responses
(18%)
3b.How many times per week do you use the dumpster? One(1)time per week: 8/26 responses
(31%)
3c.Are the dumpsters emptied often enough? No: 99/153 responses(65%)
3d.Is the dumpster site usually clean?No- 87/151 responses(58%)
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3e.Are there enough dumpsters?No:78/144 responses(54%)
3f.Should the clumpsters be bear resistant?Yes., 146/157 responses(93%)
3 .What Is your overall satisfaction with using a clumpster?Satisfied:68/145 responses(47%)
Satisfied+Very Satisfied: 95/145 responses(66%)/Dissatisfied+Very Dissatisfied:50/145 responses
(34%)
4.Do you recycle?Yes:160/188 responses(85%)
4a.Do you take your recycling to Threshold? Yes: 146/169 responses(86%)
4b.Do you take your recyclables to the drop off centers: No:86/161 responses(53%)
4c.How often do you recycle? Weekly: 90/168 responses(54%)
4d.If you do not recycle is it because you would rather not segregate your recyclables? Split-Yes/NO:
17/34 responses(50%)
4e.If you do not recycle is it because you are unable to take your recyclables to Threshold or a drop-off
center? Yes: 16/31 responses(52%)
41'.If you do not recycle is it because you do not know where to take the recyclables?No. 20/31
responses(39%)
4g.IF you do not recycle is it because curbside service is not available?Yes: 24/38 responses(63%)
S. Do you think there is a public safety concern with bears and people?Yes: 137/187 responses(73%)
5a.if so then where? Within/near the City. 103/154 responses(67%)
6.Should all residents pay the same fee for garbage collection? Yes-109/187 responses(58%)
7.What is your overall satisfaction with the garbage handling and disposal system? Satisfied: 79/189
responses(42%)/Satisfied+Very Satisfied: 92/189 responses(49%)/Dissatisfied+Very Dissatisfied:
97/189 responses(51%)
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AGENDA ITEM #2.c.
1 Introduced by, Borough Assembly
2 Requested by: Kodiak Fisheries Workgmup
3 DraRed by: Borough Clork
Introduced on: OW012012
4 Adoplod on: 0912012012
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6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO.FY 2013.09
8
9 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY AND THE
10 CITY OF KODIAK COUNCIL SUPPORTING THE OVERALL APPROACH TO FISHERY
11 ISSUES BY THE KODIAK FISHERIES WORKGROUP
12
13 WHEREAS, the economy and well-being of residents of the Kodiak Island Borough and
14 the City of Kodiak depend upon commercial,recreational, and subsistence fisheries;and
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16 WHEREAS, revenues to the municipal governments are derived directly and indirectly
17 from activities of the fishing Industry and related businesses;and
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19 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak wish to assure the growth
20 and sustainability of the region's fisheries;and
21
22 WHEREAS, and the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak have begun a
23 program to become directly Involved in the public fishery policy decision-making processes
24 of state and federal governments;and
25
26 WHEREAS, fishery management,regulation,and policy decisions are often complex and
27 controversial and often affect various user groups in different fashions:and
28
29 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak do not wish to unduly
30 favor any user group over another.
31
32 NOW,THEREFORE BE IT JOINTLY RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
33 ASSEMBLY AND THE CITY OF KODIAK COUNCIL to support and adopt the following
34 statement of the Kodiak Fisheries Workgroup's overall approach for consideration of
35 fishery management Issues of interest and concern to the Kodiak region:
36
37 Overall Approach:
38 1. Focus on overall impacts to the community and maintenance and growth of
39 revenue streams.
40 2. Understand how various approaches will fundamentally impact fisheries and
41 resources.
42 3. Frame benchmarks and objectives as positive statements,
43 4. Refrain from taking positions on atfocallve questions (to the extent possible, while
44 understanding that many issues and decision will have allocative implications),
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2013-09
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45 5. Focus on broad-scale program features (i.e., keep a 30,000 fl. viewpoint), unless
46 specific program elements threaten the goals for management programs as
47 referenced within Resolution No. FY2013-10 of the Kodiak Island Borough.
48
49 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
50 THIS TINENTIETH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2012
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52 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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56 ATTEST: Jerolde M. Selby, Bor
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60 No a .Javier,MM , Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No.FY2013-09
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AGENDA ITEM #2.c.
1 Introduced by. Borough Assembly
2 Requested by; Kodiak Fisheries Workgroup
3 Dratted by; Borough Clerk
introduced on: 09/20/2012
4 Adopted on; 09/2012012
5
6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO.FY2013-10
8
9 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY AND THE
to CITY OF KODIAK COUNCIL SUPPDRTING COMMENTS TO THE NORTH PACIFIC
11 FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ON PENDING ACTIONS REGARDING
iz COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROHIBITED SPECIES CATCH(PSC)BY THE
13 TRAWL FISHERY IN THE CENTRAL GULF OF ALASKA
14
15 WHEREAS, the North PaCIfIC Fishery Management Council is considering the need for
16 and beginning development of a comprehensive program to manage prohibited species
17 catch by the trawl fleet of the central Gulf of Alaska; and
18
19 WHEREAS, any such comprehensive management program for fisheries In the central
20 Gulf of Alaska will have major and direct effects on the economy and well-being of
21 residents of the Kodiak region;and
22
23 WHEREAS, National Standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
24 Management Act require that federal fishery management decisions take into account the
25 importance of fishery resources to 'fishing communities, in order to provide for the
26 sustained participation of such communities and minimize adverse economic impacts on
27 such communities;and
28
29 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak represent the
30 communities of the Kodiak region, rather than individual user groups or fishing interests;
31 and
32
33 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak have begun a program to
34 participate directly in public processes for fishery policy decision-making as outlined in
35 Resolution No. FY2013-09 of the Kodiak Island Borough
36
37 NOW,THEREFORE BE iT JOINTLY RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
38 ASSEMBLY AND THE CITY OF KODIAK COUNCIL that these bodies support the Kodiak
39 Fisheries Workgroup's proposed overarching Purpose for consideration of fishery
40 management issues of interest and concern to the Kodiak region as follows:
41
42 Overarching Purpose:
43 1. Maintain healthy, sustainable resources in the central(and western)Gulf of Alaska.
44 2. Promote a sustainable, vigorous economy In the Kodiak region with healthy and
45 competitive harvesting and processing sectors and support industries.
46 3. Maintain quality of life and social well-being in Kodiak.
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47
48 NOW,THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER JOINTLY RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND
49 BOROUGH ASSEMBLY AND THE CITY OF KODIAK CDUNCIL that these bodies
5o support the Kodiak Fisheries Workgroup's proposed goals for management programs as
51 follows:
52
53 Goals for Management Programs:
54 1. Provide effective controls of prohibited species catch and other bycatch to provide
55 for balanced and sustainable fisheries and healthy harvesting and processing
56 sectors.
57 2. Maintain or Increase target fishery landings and revenues to Kodiak.
58 3. Maintain or increase employment opportunities for vessel crows, processing
59 workers,and support industries.
60 4. Provide increased opportunities for value-added processing.
61 5. Maintain opportunities for fishermen to enter the fishery.
62 B. Maintain opportunities for processors to enter the fishery.
63 7. Minimize adverse economic impacts of consolidation of the harvesting or
64 processing sectors.
65 8. Maximize active participation by owners of harvesting vessels and fishing
66 privileges.
67 9. Maintain the economic strength and vitality of Kodiak's working waterfront.
68 10.Establish methods to measure success and impacts of all programs, including
69 collection and analysis of baseline and after-action data.
70
71 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
73 THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2012
73
74
75 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
76
77
78
79 ATT T: Je me M. Selby, Ti a r
so •
81
82
83 N a M.Javier,MM J Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2013-10
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1 Introduced by: Kodiak Fisheries Work Group
2 Requested by: Borough Awarnbly/City Council
3 Drafted by: Kodiak Fisheries Work Group
Introduced on: 06!0612013
4 Adopted on: 06/06/2013
5
6
7 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
8 RESOLUTION NO. FY2013-32
9
10 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
11 ASSEMBLY AND KODIAK CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTING THE
12 KODIAK FISHERIES WORK GROUP'S SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
13
14 WHEREAS, it is in Kodiak's best interests for its Borough and City governments to be
15 well informed regarding the potential impacts of State and Federal fishery management
16 actions on the Kodiak community; and
17
18 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and the City Council have determined
19 that a Kodiak Fisheries Work Group can provide valuable assistance to the Borough
20 Assembly and City Council by identifying fishery management actions that could affect
21 Kodiak;and
22
23 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
24 BOROUGH THAT this resolution hereby creates the Kodiak Fisheries Work Group; and
25
26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
27
28 1. Membership. The Kodiak Fisheries Work Group (work group) shall be composed of
29 three representatives from the Kodiak Island Borough and three representatives from
30 the Kodiak City Council.
31
32 2. Organization. The work group shalt designate two co-chairs at the first meeting of the
33 calendar year and shall hold at least one meeting monthly. The co-chairs shall
34 alternate presiding the meetings. The borough manager, city manager, and the
35 fisheries analyst shall serve as ex-officio, non-voting members of the work group.
36
37 3. Purpose,Scope,and Authority.
38 a. Focus on overall impacts to the community and maintenance and growth of
39 revenue streams.
40 b. Understand how various approaches will fundamentally impact fisheries and
41 resources.
42 c. Frame benchmarks and objectives as positive statements.
43 d. Refrain from laking positions on allocation questions to the extent possible while
44 understanding that many issues and decisions will have allocation implications.
45 e. Focus on broad-scale program features unless specific program elements threaten
46 the goals for management programs as referenced within Resolution No. 2012-31
47 of the City of Kodiak.
48 f. Kodiak Fisheries Work Group will review the Kodiak Fisheries Analyst/Consultant
49 written quarterly reports including background materials and analysis for fisheries
50 issues of importance to the community pursuant to the contractual report schedule.
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51 4. Administrative assistance.The Borough and City Clerk's office staff shall:
52 a. Fumish the work group with copies of all requested documents and other
53 information necessary or reasonably related to the work group's functions;
54 b. Provide the work group with such supplies, meeting space, and secretarial
55 assistance;
56 c. Refer to the work group, for their discussion, all nonemergency matters within the
57 scope of its powers and duties prior to presenting those matters to the assembly for
58 action; and
59 d. Transmit all recommendations and other communications from the work group to
60 the Assembly and Council.
61
62 5. Consensus.The affirmative votes of four(4)work group members shall be required to
63 build consensus of the work group. Consensus shall be given at a public meeting of the
64 work group.
65
66 B. Agenda. The co-chairs and the fisheries analyst shall determine items for the agenda.
67 No business may be transacted nor is any measure considered that is not on the
68 agenda. The clerk shall prepare an agenda and it shall be distributed to work group
69 members,along with the meeting packet, one week prior to the regular meeting.
70
71 7. MeetingNotes/Summary. Bulleted notes shall be taken and shall be filed as a part of
72 the meeting packet.
73
74 8. Reporting. Work group members who are unable to attend a meeting shall advise the
75 staff clerk of the contemplated absence to maximize attendance and participation of
76 members at these meetings.
77
78 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
79 THIS SIXTH DAY OF JUNE, 2013
80
81 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
82
83
84
85r
86 jJem-Le=—MIS�e1by, Borough May r
87
88 ATTEST:
89
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92 Nova M. Javier, MMC, Bo ugh Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough/City of Kodiak,Alaska Resolution No. FY2013-32
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AGENDA ITEM #2.c.
Introduced by; Manager G Jftprd
Requested by: AssembtyrCity Council
Drafted by: City of Kodiak
Introduced; June 7,2007
Adopted: June 7,2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2007-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
RESCINDING RESOLUTION FY2006-27 AND ESTABLISHING A
JOINT KODIAK FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Kodiak is a fishing community, and Kodiak's economic health and social welfare
depend on the sustained ability of Its residents to harvest and process the marine resources of
the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea; and
WHEREAS, State and Federal fishery management actions determine whether the marine
resources of the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea are managed for sustained yield;and
WHEREAS, State and Federal fishery management actions can determine the extent to which
Kodiak's residents have the ability to harvest and process the marine resources of the Gulf of
Alaska and the Bering Sea, can alter the economic and social relationships among Kodiak's
harvesters, processors and fishery support businesses, and can affect the overall economic
health and social welfare of the Kodiak community at large;and
WHEREAS, it is in Kodiak's best Interests for Its Borough and City governments to be well
informed regarding the potential Impacts of State and Federal fishery management actions on
the Kodiak community and to have an opportunity to effectively comment on such actions before
they are taken;and
WHEREAS, it is In Kodiak's best interests to facilitate consensus among Kodiak's harvesters,
processors, businesses and citizens-at-large concerning potential fishery management actions,
both to promote harmony in the community and to enhance Kodiak's ability to influence State
and Federal fishery policy makers and managers;and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough and Kodiak City Council have determined that a properly
constituted fisheries advisory committee can provide valuable assistance to the Borough
Assembly and City Council by identifying fishery management actions that could affect Kodiak
and by preparing community position statements regarding such fishery management actions for
the Borough Assembly and City Council's consideration;and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and the Kodiak City Council have determined
that a properly constituted fisheries advisory committee could serve as a forum for building
consensus within the Kodiak community regarding fishery management actions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH urge that Resolution FY2006-27 be rescinded, and the "Kodiak Fisheries Advisory
Committee" is hereby created to take the place of the "Gulf Groundfish Rationalization Task
Force";and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
(1) The purposes of the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee shall be to provide
recommendations, when appropriate, to the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and the Kodiak
City Council regarding a Kodiak position on fisheries issues, and to provide a forum for
interested parties to discuss, and, to the degree possible, reach consensus on fisheries issues
affecting Kodiak's fishermen, processors, businesses and residents.
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No.. FY21}07-38
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(2)The Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee shall be composed of Individuals representing the
following Kodiak community interest groups as follows:
Interest Group:
Large Pot Vessels Small Pot Vessels
Large Trawl Vessels Small Trawl Vessels
Large Longline Vessels Small Longline Vessels
Jig Vessels Salmon/Herring Net Vessels
Crewmembers Kodiak Rural Communities
Large Processors Small Processors
ADF&G Advisory Committee Lodge/Charter Boat Operators
Business Community(non fishing related) Citizen-At-Large
Conservation Community
(3) The term of Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee appointments shall be three (3) years,
provided that appointees'terms shall extend until their replacements are named and accept their
appointment, and further provided that the Borough Assembly and City Council may modify the
term of any or all Committee appointments at any time,the City Council and Borough Assemble
may remove any member at any time, or may disband the entire Fisheries Advisory Committee
at any time,as the City Council and Borough Assembly deem appropriate in their sole discretion.
(4)Appointment to the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee confers no rights or authority other
than to make recommendations to the Borough Assembly and City Council concerning State and
Federal fisheries management actions from time to time,which the Borough Assembly and City
Council may accept or reject in their sole discretion.
(5) Appointment to the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee is conditioned on appointees
acknowledging and agreeing that their service on the Committee is voluntary and without
compensation.
(6) Representatives of the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough and Kodiak residents
serving on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the North Pacific Council's Advisory
Panel and the Alaska Board of Fisheries shall be ex officio, non-voling members of the Kodiak
Fisheries Advisory Committee. However, ex-officio members may also serve as a voting
representative of a designated interest group.
(7) Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee members shall have the authority to designate an
alternate prior to a meeting if the member cannot attend.
(8)The Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee shall have the authority to develop procedures for
calling and conducting Committee meetings,determining the Committee's position on issues and
resolving other Committee organizational matters.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SEVENTH DAY OF JUNE 2007
KODIAK ISLAND BO
ROUGH
J e M. Selby, qMar
ATTEST-
Nova M. Javier, CMC, Borogh Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No.FY2007-39
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AGENDA ITEM #2.c.
Introduced by7 Manager Gifford
Requested by, Assembly
Drafted by, City Manager
Introduced,, 07/05/2007
Adopted 07105!2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2008-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE KODIAK FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Resolution Number FY2007-38 established a joint Kodiak Fisheries
Advisory Committee to take the place of the joint Gulf of Alaska Groundfish
Rationalization Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the purposes of the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee are to provide
recommend atlons, when appropriate, to the Kodiak City Council and the Kodiak Island
Borough Assembly regarding a Kodiak position on fisheries issues and to provide a
forum for interested parties to discuss and, to the degree possible, reach consensus on
fisheries issues affecting Kodiak's fishermen, processors, businesses and residents; and
WHEREAS, the term of Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee appointments shall be
three (3) years provided that appointees' terms shall extend until their replacements are
named; and
WHEREAS, appointment to the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee confers no rights
or authority other than to make recommendations to the Borough Assembly and City
Council concerning State and Federal fisheries management actions, which the City
Council and Borough Assembly may accept or reject at their sole discretion; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the Kodiak Island Borough and City Council, Kodiak
residents serving on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the North Pacific
Council's Advisory Panel and the Alaska Board of Fisheries are ex-officio non-voting
members of the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee members have the authority to
designate an alternate prior to a meeting if the member cannot attend; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee has the authority to develop
procedures for calling and conducting Committee meetings, determining the
Committee's position on issues and resolving other Committee organizational matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly that
the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee shall be composed of the following individuals
representing the following Kodiak community interest groups.
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No.FY2008-03
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Interest Group Member
Large Pot Vessels Jeffrey Stephan
Large Trawl Vessels Jim Hamilton
Large Longline Vessels Chris Holland
Jig Vessels Chuck Thompson
Crewmembers Steve Branson
Large Processors Julie Bonney
ADFG Advisory Committee Oliver Holm
Business Community(non fishing related) Rolan Ruoss
Conservation Community Theresa Peterson
Small Pot Vessels Norman Mullan
Small Trawl Vessels Jay Stinson
Small Longline Vessels Alexus Kwatchka
SalmontHerring Net Vessels
Kodiak Rural Communities
Small Processors David Woodruff
Lodge Charter Boat Operators
Citizen at Large Alan Austerman
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS FIFTH DAY OF JULY, 2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
J rome M. Selby, 136rouoh IMayor
ATTEST:
3%jk) ?� a:�.- /
Nova M.Javier, CMC, orough Clerk
i
I
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No.FY2D08-03
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AGENDA ITEM #2.c.
Introduced by! Manager ollford
Requested bye Assembly
Drafted byi City Manager
Introduced: 07/19/2047
Adopted! 07/19/2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2008-03A
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. FY2008-03 TO APPOINT AN ADDITIONAL
MEMBER TO THE KODIAK FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Resolution Number FY2007-38 established a joint Kodiak Fisheries
Advisory Committee to take the place of the joint Gulf of Alaska Groundfish
Rationalization Task Force; and
WHEREAS, the purposes of the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee are to provide
recommendations, when appropriate, to the Kodiak City Council and the Kodiak Island
Borough Assembly regarding a Kodiak position on fisheries issues and to provide a
forum for interested parties to discuss and, to the degree possible, reach consensus on
fisheries issues affecting Kodiak's fishermen, processors, businesses and residents; and
WHEREAS, the term of Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee appointments shall be
three (3) years provided that appointees' terms shall extend until their replacements are
named; and
WHEREAS, appointment to the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee confers no rights
or authority other than to make recommendations to the Borough Assembly and City
Council concerning State and Federal fisheries management actions, which the City
Council and Borough Assembly may accept or reject at their sole discretion; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the Kodiak Island Borough and City Council, Kodiak
residents serving on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the North Pacific
Council's Advisory Panel and the Alaska Board of Fisheries are ex-officio non-voting
members of the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee members have the authority to
designate an alternate prior to a meeting If the member cannot attend; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee has the authority to develop
procedures for calling and conducting Committee meetings, determining the
Committee's position on issues and resolving other Committee organizational matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY that the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee shall be composed of the
following individuals representing the following Kodiak community interest groups.
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No..FY200803A
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AGENDA ITEM #2.c.
Interest Group Member
Large Pot Vessels Jeffrey Stephan
Large Trawl Vessels Jim Hamilton
Large Longline Vessels Chris Holland
Jig Vessels Chuck Thompson
Crewmembers Steve Branson
Large Processors Julie Bonney
ADFG Advisory Committee Oliver Holm
Business Community(non fishing related) Rolan Ruoss
Conservation Community Theresa Peterson
Small Pot Vessels Norman Mullan
Small Trawl Vessels Jay Stinson
Small Longline Vessels Alexus Kwatchka
Salmon/Herring Net Vessels Hunter Berns
Kodiak Rural Communities
Small Processors David Woodruff
Lodge Charter Boat Operators
Citizen at Large Alan Austerman
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS NINETEENTH DAY OF JULY, 2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
1—e4bme M. Selby, Borough M yor
ATT T:
7
No4a M. Javier, CMC, orough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No.FY20OM3A
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AGENDA ITEM #2-c.
Introduced by„ Manager Gifford
Requested byt Assembly
Drafted by, Borough Clerk
Introduced: 1212012067
Adopted, 12/20/2067
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2008-03B
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.FY2008-03 TO APPOINT AN ADDITIONAL
MEMBER TO THE KODIAK FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Resolution Number FY2007-38 established a joint Kodiak Fisheries Advisory
Committee to take the place of the joint Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Rationalization Task Force;
and
WHEREAS, the purposes of the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee are to provide
recommendations, when appropriate, to the Kodiak City Council and the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly regarding a Kodiak position on fisheries issues and to provide a forum for interested
parties to discuss and, to the degree possible, reach consensus on fisheries issues affecting
Kodiak's fishermen, processors, businesses and residents;and
WHEREAS, the term of Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee appointments shall be three (3)
years provided that appointees'terms shall extend until their replacements are named; and
WHEREAS, appointment to the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee confers no rights or
authority other than to make recommendations to the Borough Assembly and City Council
concerning State and Federal fisheries management actions, which the City Council and
Borough Assembly may accept or reject at their sole discretion; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the Kodiak Island Borough and City Council, Kodiak residents
serving on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the North Pacific Council's Advisory
Panel and the Alaska Board of fisheries are ex-officio non-voting members of the Kodiak
Fisheries Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee members have the authority to designate an
alternate prior to a meeting if the member cannot attend; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee has the authority to develop procedures
for calling and conducting Committee meetings, determining the Committee's position on issues
and resolving other Committee organizational matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
that the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee shall be composed of the following individuals
representing the following Kodiak community interest groups.
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No. FY2008-03B
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Interest Group Member
Large Pot Vessels Jeffrey Stephan
Large Trawl Vessels Jim Hamilton
Large Longline Vessels Chris Holland
Jig Vessels Chuck Thompson
Crewmembers Steve Branson
Large Processors Julie Bonney
ADFG Advisory Committee Oliver Holm
Business Community(non fishing related) Rolan Ruoss
Conservation Community Theresa Peterson
Small Pot Vessels Norman Mullan
Small Trawl Vessels Jay Stinson
Small Longline Vessels Alexus Kwatchka
Salmon/Herring Net Vessels Hunter Berns
Kodiak Rural Communities Dan Clarion
Small Processors David Woodruff
Lodge Charter Boat Operators
Citizen at Large Alan Austerman
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF DECEMBER,2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jdjbme M. Selby, Ma or
ATTEST.
C
Nova M. Javier, CMC, orough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No. FY2008-03B
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AGENDA ITEM! #2.c.
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested bye Assembly
Drafted by: Borough Clerk
Introduced: 02/2112008
Adopted. 022112008
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2008.03C
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. FY2008-03 TO APPOINT TO THE LODGEICHARTER
BOAT OPERATOR SEAT AND VACATE THE LARGE TRAWL VESSEL
SEAT ON THE KODIAK FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Resolution Number FY2007-38 established a joint Kodiak Fisheries Advisory
Committee to take the place of the joint Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Rationalization Task Force;
and
WHEREAS, the purposes of the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee are to provide
recommendations, when appropriate, to the Kodiak City Council and the Kodiak Island Borough
Assembly regarding a Kodiak position on fisheries issues and to provide a forum for interested
parties to discuss and, to the degree possible, reach consensus on fisheries issues affecting
Kodiak's fishermen, processors, businesses and residents; and
WHEREAS, the term of Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee appointments shall be three (3)
years provided that appointees'terms shall extend until their replacements are named; and
WHEREAS, appointment to the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee confers no rights or
authority other than 10 make recommendations to the Borough Assembly and City Council
concerning State and Federal fisheries management actions, which the City Council and
Borough Assembly may accept or reject at their sole discretion; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the Kodiak Island Borough and City Council, Kodiak residents
serving on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the North Pacific Council's Advisory
Panel and the Alaska Board of Fisheries are ex-officio non-voting members of the Kodiak
Fisheries Advisory Committee;and
WHEREAS, Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee members have the authority to designate an
alternate prior to a meeting if the member cannot attend;and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee has the authority to develop procedures
for calling and conducting Committee meetings, determining the Committee's position on issues
and resolving other Committee organizational matters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
that the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee shall be composed of the following individuals
representing the following Kodiak community interest groups.
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No. FY2008-038
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AGENDA ITEM #2.c.
Interest Group Member
Large Pot Vessels Jeffrey Stephan
Large Trawl Vessels dim Hamilten
Large Longline Vessels Chris Holland
Jig Vessels Chuck Thompson
Crewmembers Steve Branson
Large Processors Julie Bonney
ADFG Advisory Committee Oliver Holm
Business Community(non fishing related) Rolan Ruoss
Conservation Community Theresa Peterson
Small Pot Vessels Norman Mullan
Small Trawl Vessels Jay Stinson
Small Longline Vessels Alexus Kwatchka
Salmon/Herring Net Vessels Hunter Bems
Kodiak Rural Communities Dan Clarion
Small Processors David Woodruff
Lodue Charter Boat Operators Jim Hamilton
Citizen at Large Alan Austerman
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTYFIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY.2008
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
J4jome M. Selb , Borough M
ATTEST:
7�� V+[ v
Nova M. Javier, CMC, Bor ugh Clerk
Kodiak island Borough,Alaska Resolution No. FY2008-03C
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AGENDA ITEM #2.c.
Introduced by: Assembly
Requested by; Assembly
Drafted by. Assembly Member Jeffrey
Mayor Selby
Introduced; 04/2712007
Amended: 09/2712007
Adopted: 09/27/2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2008-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
REQUESTING THE NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
TO EXTEND THE EIGHTEEN MONTH REVIEW FOR THE
BERING SEA CRAB RATIONALIZATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Kodiak has consistently ranked among the top three fishing parts In the nation for
decades; and
WHEREAS, the harvesting and processing sectors of the Kodiak fishing community are
engaged in and dependent upon Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands(BSAI)crab fisheries; and
WHEREAS, Kodiak's economic and social health is dependent upon the community's sustained
participation in the BSAI crab fisheries; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough has made substantial investments in support of and in
reliance upon Alaska's fisheries, such as water system improvement and expansion and port
and harbor improvements and expansion;and
WHEREAS, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council adopted the BSAI Crab
Rationalization Program and allocated exclusive harvesting and processing privileges; and
WHEREAS, the BSAI crab fisheries have been managed under the BSAI Crab Rationalization
Program for two crab fishing seasons, and has promoted consolidation in the fishing fleet and
the processor sector, which resulted in skippers, crew members and processing workers bearing
costs of consolidation without fully sharing In the related benefits;and
WHEREAS, the BSAI Crab Rationalization Program changed the distribution of fishing revenues
among participants with resulting disruptive effects on the economy of Kodiak and other
communities;and
WHEREAS, the BSAI Crab Rationalization Program has resulted in disruptions in the processing
sector such as the sinking of the Stellar Sea that left harvesters linked to the Stellar Sea without
a market;
WHEREAS, other issues have surfaced that have not been addressed with proposed changes
such as custom-processing, crew shares,mergers,and processor participation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough joined together to appoint a
Kodiak Fisheries Advisories Committee to provide a forum for the full, and frank exchange of
information and opinions concerning changes in the management of the fisheries affecting
Kodiak;and
WHEREAS, this committee has not had adequate information on any proposed changes to the
BSA[ Crab Rationalization Program to have public discussions and develop solid input to the
decision-making process;
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NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT the NPFMC continue the analysis of the issues surrounding the 90110
processor share provision and extend the 18-month review period for the Bering Sea Crab
Rationalization Program,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
ISLAND BOROUGH THAT NPFMC Is requested to initiate staff analysis on custom processing,
crew shares, mergers, and processor participation beginning immediately for future council
action,
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTYSEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jkfome M. Selb yo
ATTEST,
Nova M.Javier, CMC, B rough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No.FY2008-09
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Introduced by' Assembly
Requested by; KFAC
Drafted byr KFAC
Introduced: IZVW007
Adopted: 12106!2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2008-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
SUPPORTING THE KODIAK FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S CALL
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING
FOR THE SEAFOOD HARVESTING LABOR SECTOR
WHEREAS, commercial seafood harvesting is an important sector of the Alaskan economy
and a major part of the economic base for Kodiak and Southwest Alaska;and
WHEREAS, a large percentage of the labor force in commercial seafood harvesting is not
represented in state or federal labor data;and
WHEREAS, multiple agencies in the State of Alaska and the U.S. government are responsible
for gathering, processing, and reporting data used to regulate and manage commercial seafood
harvesting; and
WHEREAS, incomplete, inaccurate, or incompatible information on the commercial seafood
harvesting sector, across jurisdictions and agencies, hinders the efforts of government agencies,
economic development organizations, and the private sector to understand, cooperate, and
resolve issues impacting the sector, and
WHEREAS, this lack of labor information hinders the ability of individual participants in the
harvesting sector access and participate in state and federal programs available to other
workers; and
WHEREAS, this lack of labor Information precludes timely intervention and response by
individuals, the fishing industry, and government when the number and quality of seafood
harvesting jobs are being adversely impacted; and
WHEREAS,elected leaders,fishery policy makers, and fishery managers are asked to make key
decisions and policies that Impact the seafood harvesting sector absent information about the
history and impacts those decisions and polices may have;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT:
1. Fisheries organizations, fishers, regulators, managers, and other fisheries stakeholders
throughout Alaska are urged to support the collection of seafood harvesting labor(crew)
data; and
2. The Alaska Legislature is requested to provide adequate additional funding for the
Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) to conduct an objective analysis of the two
preferred methods of the collection of seafood harvesting labor (crew) data being
proposed by ADF&G and Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC)
respectively; and
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3. The Governor is urged to direct the Department of Law to identify issues of confidentiality
that may prohibit the collection and distribution of such data and to provide statutory
solutions that address the intent of a seafood harvesting labor(crew) data collection and
reporting program; and
4. The Governor is further urged to direct the Fisheries Cabinet to work with SWAMC and
other stakeholders to implement preferred improvements to seafood harvesting labor
(crew)data collection and reporting.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SIXTH DAY OF DECEMBER,2007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jebeffie M. Selby, Borough
ATTEST:
No a M.Javier, CMP,-Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No, FY2008-13
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Introduced by Kodiak Fisheries Advisory
Committee(KFAC)
Requested by; Shawn Dochtermann
Drafted by: Shown Dochtermannt
KFAC
Introduced: 1112911007
Failed 1112912007
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2008-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY TO THE NORTH
PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL—SUP E
BERING SEA CRAB CREMEN'S PROPOSAL,A MO TO
ANALYZE AND INCLUDE THESE HISTORICAL RIGHTS IN 3-YEAR RE PROCESS
(AND CONSIDER DURING 18-MON tl W)
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Council ( as me Septemb 4 and 20,
2007, with a significant portion of those meetings c rning the topi crew a reporting
and the Bering Sea Crewmembers Proposal- th NPFM onsider S an agenda
item and staff tasking for the purposes of mals u tl e 1 nth and 3-year
review of Crab Rationalization and beginning the soca mic anal is quired to property
assess historical rights for crewmen as v ssel operators business his to shares on crab
quota vessels that result in incomes as
ect Kodiak,Alasi lot ommunities; and
WHEREAS, the Crewmen's Ass 'atio I also come for oth bodies to explain their
proposal to reallocate a portion uota rig skippers a c wmen(vessel operators)in the
form of a pool of shared but ed 'com se' quo hat they may take with them onto
working vessels, and
WHEREAS, these b ties agree that tl mmunl , state, and regional economy have been
negatively affected b IPFMC and S f Commerce, and Congress leaving behind
those historical rights ti equitable s for vessel operators;and
WHEREAS allure to Si 11 and a reallocation of that fair and equitable share
to all wit the essel op tate may lead to judicial review, and that such a lawsuit
might o enjoi the City a Borough and other communities; and
WHER t si di other nems warrant the NPFMC, Secretary of Commerce, and
Congress ssing this iss a before any litigation might occur - especially recognizing the
failures of D cess and related procedural and statutory concerns - such that the proper
course of imme a ion would be to make a motion to task Council staff for a respective
socio-economic a is and to agenda the Crewmen's Bering Sea Crab Proposal (copy
attached); and
WHEREAS, regardless of any consensus of the KFAC, the Borough believes it to be in the best
interests of the State of Alaska coastal communities and specifically-the 'balanced' interests of
Kodiak fishermen, processors, businesses and residents,for it to support such a motion; and
WHEREAS,the leading component required for remedy is to deal with the Crewmen's Proposal;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Assembly of the Kodiak Island Borough asks
the NPFMC Council members to introduce, second, and lend majority support to such Motion
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placing the Crewmen's Proposal on the federal Council's agenda and beginning thorough
analysis at the earliest date possible; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Assembly of the Kodiak Island Borough hereby
requests that said motion be made at the Council before further discussions on crab shares("A",
"B" and"C") and the 90170 split issues proceed further, so that the rights of all vessel operators
in the crab fisheries off Alaska's Bering Sea and related coastal communities' interests may be
properly addressed in light of the effects (so far, negative) to date, and consider changes to
ensure potential benefits (maximizes multiplier benefits) to the State, Kodiak, and region by
enhancing crew-based (fishermen) Incomes that provide these direct, indirect and induced
benefits.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ND BOR
THIS DAY OF 2007
DIAK ID BORO H
Mmehl.' �Iby ' orough Mayor
ATTEST:
Nova M.Javier, CMC, Boroug
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No.FY2008-19
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Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Manager Gifford
Drafted by: Kodiak Fisheries
Advisory Committee
Introduced: 07117/2008
Adopted: 07117/2008
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2009-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
URGING FEDERAL FUNDING OF OBSERVER COVERAGE
IN THE GULF OF ALASKA
WHEREAS, vessels and shoreside processing facilities participating in Gulf of Alaska (GOA)
federal fisheries are predominantly smaller in size and receive less revenue from commercial
fishing than their counterparts in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands(BSAI);and
WHEREAS, daily costs of observer coverage is often higher operating in the GOA than the
BSAI,due to the logistics of deploying observers to remote ports for short periods of time;and
WHEREAS, the Gulf of Alaska fishing industry pays disproportionately higher costs for
federally mandated observer coverage when compared to the BSAI and other parts of the
Nation; and
WHEREAS, the Gulf of Alaska fishing industry is comparable in size, capacity, and annual
revenue to those based In U.S. non-Alaska coastal communities that have historically benefited
from 100%federally-funded Observer Programs;and
WHEREAS, Alaska's coastal communities are generally far less diversified. have fewer
economic opportunities, and are more dependent on commercial fishing than most fishing
communities outside of Alaska;and
WHEREAS, the Gulf of Alaska federal fisheries deserve equitable treatment when compared
to other U.S. regions that receive federal funding dollars to support their observer program
needs; and
WHEREAS, federally funded observer coverage in the Gulf of Alaska would reduce the
financial burden on the small, community-based GOA fisheries and thereby help promote
economic stability and longevity in our communities; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation to increase federal funds to the North Pacific Groundfish
Observer Program to offset observer costs by GOA vessel owners and processors would allow
for a NMFS-directed observer deployment plan which would, in tum, result in more
representative and statistically robust fisheries data;and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough believes it is in the best interests of the State of
Alaska's coastal communities to pursue U.S. government funding options for the globally
recognized and respected North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program for Gulf of Alaska
fisheries;and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT the Kodiak Island Borough urges the Alaska Congressional Delegation to
seek federal funding, in whole or in part, for observer coverage for vessels and processors
participating in federal fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SEVENTEENTH DAY OF JULY,2008
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ATTEST: Jerbffie M.Selby,
<�An (1AA A'--
Nova M.Javier, CNTC—tEforough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough,Alaska Resolution No.FY2009-02
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1 Introduced by: Borough Assembly
2 Requested by: Assembly/City Council
3 Drafted by: KFAC
Introduced on: 05/05r2o11
4 Adopted on: 05/05/2011
5
6 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
7 RESOLUTION NO.FY 2011-26
8
9 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
10 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.FY2008-03 REDUCING THE SEATS ON THE
11 JOINT KODIAK FISHERIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
12
13 WHEREAS, Resolution No. FY2008-03 established a Joint Kodiak Fisheries Advisory
14 Committee to take the place of the Joint Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Rationalization Task
15 Force;and
16
17 WHEREAS, the purposes of the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee are to provide
18 recommendations,when appropriate,to the Borough Assembly and City Council regarding a
19 Kodiak position on fisheries issues and to provide a forum for interested parties to discuss
20 and, to the degree possible, reach consensus on fishery issues affecting Kodiak's
21 fishermen, processors, businesses,and residents;and
22
23 WHEREAS, the term of Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee appointments shall be three
24 years provided that appointees terms shall extend until their replacements are named;and
25
26 WHEREAS, appointment to the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee confers no rights or
27 authority other than to make recommendations to the Borough Assembly and City Council
28 concerning State and Federal fisheries management actions, which the Borough Assembly
29 and City Council may accept of reject at their sole discretion;and
30
31 WHEREAS, representatives of the Borough Assembly, City Council, Kodiak residents
32 serving on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the North Pacific Council's
33 Advisory Panel, and the Alaska Board of Fisheries are ex-officio non-voting members of the
34 Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee;and
35
36 WHEREAS, Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee members have the authority to
37 designate an alternate prior to a meeting if the member cannot attend;and
38
39 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee has the authority to develop
40 procedures for calling and conducting Committee meetings, determining the Committee's
41 position on Issues,and resolving other Committee organizational matters;and
42
43 WHEREAS, the 17 seats on the Committee make it harder for the Committee to establish
44 quorum;and
45
46 WHEREAS, on February 22,2011,the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee reviewed the
47 make-up of the Committee, looked at options to increase efficiency, and recommended the
48 following changes:
49
5o Remove the"Large"and"Small"designations and make one seat for each sector.
51 Reduce the "Business Community", "Kodiak Rural Communities", and "Citizen at
52 Large"seat to one"Community"seat.
53
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54 This would reduce the committee to eleven seats, leaving the following seats as voting
55 members, and would allow for a quorum to be mel with six members present.
56
Pot Vessels—Jeffery Stephan Crewmembers—Steve Branson
Trawl Vessels—All Burch Conservation Community , Theresa Peterson
Longline Vessels- Chris Holland Community-Lee Robbins
Jig Vessels—Alexus Kwachka ADFG Advisory Committee—Oliver Holm
Salmon/Herring Vessels-OPEN Lodge/Charter Boat Operators—Chris Fiala
Processors—Julie Bonnie
57
58 Non-voting/ex-officio seats would remain the same with the following. If a member is elected
59 to one of these seats and also holds one of the voting seals above they would remain a
60 voting member.
61
62 NPFMC Council Member(s)—Duncan Fields
63 NPFMC Advisory Panel Member(s)—Alexus Kwachka,Theresa Peterson, Matt Moir
64 City Council Representative-OPEN
65 Borough Assembly Representative—Sue Jeffrey
66
67 The committee is also going to work on filling the Salmon/Herring Vessels and Community
68 seats. The above seats and their representatives are only a recommendation. Some of
69 these members currently hold the seal, some were recommended to different seats, and
70 some would be new members.
71
72 WHEREAS, the Borough and the City of Kodiak desire to continue to make joint
73 appointments to vacant and/or vacated seats,and
74
75 WHEREAS, the Borough desires to appoint future members to the Kodiak Fisheries
76 Advisory Committee via motion.
77
78 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
79 BOROUGH that the recommendation of the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee to reduce
so the committee seats as stated in this resolution is approved.
81
82 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above individuals named are appointed through this
83 resolution and any future appointments to the Committee shall be made via motion.
84
85 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
86 THIS FIFTH DAY OF MAY,2041
87
88 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
89
90
91
92 ATTEST: Je a M. Selby, Bar ia.Ma
93
94
95
96
97 Nova M. Javier,Ml , Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2011-26
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2 Introduced by: Borough Assembly
3 Requested by: Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Council
4 Drafted by: Borough Clerk
Introduced on: 12/15/2411
5 Adopted on:
6
7 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
8 RESOLUTION NO. FY 2012-13
9
10 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY URGING
11 THE NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
12 TO PROVIDE FOR VIDEOCONFERENCING AND OTHER MEANS OF
13 REMOTE COMMUNICATION FOR ITS MEETINGS
14
15 WHEREAS, Kodiak is a fishing community, and Kodiak's economic health and social
16 welfare depend on the sustained ability of its residents to harvest and process the marine
17 resources of the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea; and
18
19 WHEREAS, it is in Kodiak's best interest for its Borough and City governments to be well
20 informed regarding the potential impacts of State and Federal fishery management actions on
21 the Kodiak community and to have an opportunity to effectively comment on such actions
22 before they are taken;and
23
24 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and Kodiak City Council have
25 established a Joint Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee for the purpose of providing
26 recommendations regarding Kodiak's position on fisheries issues, and to provide a forum for
27 interested parties to discuss, and, to the degree possible, reach consensus on fisheries
28 issues affecting Kodiak's fishermen, processors,businesses, and residents;
29
30 WHEREAS, it is important for the Joint Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee to attend the
31 North Pacific Fishery Management Council meetings and stay abreast of information provided
32 at these meetings: and
33
34 WHEREAS, North Pacific Fishery Management Council meetings are often held in the
35 Pacific Northwest and remote areas of the Slate of Alaska; and
36
37 WHEREAS, travel expenses to these areas can be cost prohibitive and may ultimately
38 reduce access to vital information and decisions being made by the North Pacific Fishery
39 Management Council; and
40
41 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee met on September 16, 2011, and
42 agreed that the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and Kodiak City Council should consider
43 urging the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to provide video conferencing of its
44 meetings;and
45
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46 WHEREAS, there are many other Alaskan coastal communities who would also benefit
47 from video conferencing,and
48
49 WHEREAS, video conferencing gives access to participants who are limited by their
50 physical location; and
51
52 WHEREAS, attending the meetings in person is expensive and cost prohibitive due to travel
53 costs, and attendance by video conference could substantially save money for interested
54 parties;and
55
56 WHEREAS, attendance by video and remote conferencing will provide rural communities
57 the choice and flexibility to be involved In the process without the huge demands of
58 substantial travel time and costs;
59
60 WHEREAS, with advances in technology, video and remote conferencing has become
61 increasingly popular and as the reliability and affordability of videoconferencing technologies
62 continues to improve, agencies have become more and more creative in incorporating this
63 technology.
64
65 NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIA K ISLAND
66 BOROUGH endorses and urges the use of video conferencing and other means of remote
67 communication where feasible and desirable for participation in the North Pacific Fishery
68 Management Council meetings.
69
70 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
71 THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF DECEMBER,2011
72
73 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
74
75
76
77 ATTEST: JerWe M. Selbyug
78
79
80
81 Nova M.Javier, MPC, Borough Clerk
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Kodiak Island Borough City of Kodiak
710 Mill Bay Road, Rm. 101 710 Mill Bay Road, RMd 219
Kodiak,AK 99615 Kodiak,AK 99615
907.486.9310 907„486.8636
September 29, 2015
Chairman Dan Hull
North Pacific Fishery Management Council
Anchorage,Alaska
Submitted electronically
Re; Agenda item C8, Gulf of Alaska Trawl Bycatch Management
Dear Chairman Hull:
Representing the communities of the Kodiak region with direct involvement in the groundfish
fisheries of the Gulf of Alaska,the City of Kodiak and Kodiak Island Borough have been active
participants in the Guff Trawl Bycatch Management(GTBM)development process. We have
provided the North Pacific Fishery Management Council( F C)with the views of our
community each time the subject was on the agenda.
The Kodiak Fisheries Work Group( )has discussed the GTBM action at monthly public
meetings since 2012, understanding that the outcome of this Council action will have profound
effects on our community as well as on harvesters and processors. Kodiak municipal leaders
consider the community to be the necessary"third leg of the stool.” The welfare of all three of
these sectors will continue to be our focus as the Council moves forward.
Through resolutions(attached),the City and Borough identified ten community goals,which
continue to guide the community in discussing the proposed management program. First on this
list is to provide effective controls of prohibited species catch and other bycatch,while providing
for balanced and sustainable fisheries and healthy harvesting and processing sectors.
The community of Kodiak has recently experienced the negative effects of a fishery closure as a
result of bycatch exceeding Prohibited Species Catch(PSC)hard caps placed on a traditional,
non-rationalized fishery. Processors and their employees,fishermen and their crews,multiple
Kodiak families,support businesses, and the community's tax revenues all suffered substantial
losses as a result of the current lack of bycatch management tools.
We continue to strongly support the Council's initiative to reduce bycatch, and have encouraged
Council progress in advancing a cooperative management program as a tool In this effort.
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While we recognize that harvesting groundfish through cooperatives is a powerful method for
controlling bycatch,the community has not yet arrived at positions about all the aspects of
allocating harvest, or catch shares,to individuals and/or other entities.As well as consideiring
the effects of a catch share program on harvesters and processors,the community is seeking to
understand and analyze the overall social and economic impacts of to shares, allocation
schemes, and other important aspects of cooperative management.
The City and Borough's KFWG sponsored a community roundtable discussion in September on
the key aspects of catch shares and cooperatives.The full audio recording that was broadcast
live by public radio station KMXT and a written summary of that community forum are posted on
the City's website. In addition,the City and Borough are currently considering proposals in
response to an RFlP to provide information that should help in analyzing the economic effects on
the community of key aspects of fishery management programs.This study should provide a
baseline profile of the community's direct involvement in the fishing and processing industries;
information on the support business sectors;contributions to the industry through municipal
infrastructure; and estimates of the economic effect of seafood and support industries on the
community economy.
In short,the community is focused on understanding what an eventual management program
should include to ensure the continued economic and social health of the community as a
whole.
It is clear the Kodiak community is in the midst of considerling the essential elements of a new
groundfish management system. Likewise,the Council may be closer to the middle of this
process than the end.The current alternatives provide a range of choices for allocation and use
of harvest privileges.The community supports retaining the current Alternative 2 and 3 for
further analysis. However,while the current GTBM motion and alternatives before the Council
are the focus of this comment letter,we are aware that the alternatives in the current motion
may be changed or added to by subsequent Council decisions.As the State of Alaska asked for
a ton-month delay in GTBM discussions in order to review the issues,we recognize that the
resumption of this action in October may see a change in direction.
Specific comments on the current alternatives:
The following points are based on the most recent comment letter from the City and Borough to
the Council,in October 2014,modified to reflect action taken at the October 2014 Council
meeting.They refer to components of the current altennatives, as well as to additional aspects of
a management program that could address community con ms,based on the ten goals and
subsequent discussions.
1. Consolidation: Quota consolidation limits(quota control caps and vessel use caps)and
processing caps for processors.
Consolidation of licenses on fewer trawl vessels does not affect the total amount of harvest or
the associated landing taxes/processing revenues and processing employment opportunities
(assuming historic community delivery patterns are maintained), but it can impact the number of
available crew jobs,shares paid to crew, and thea ut of demand for shore-based support
services.
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The community recognizes avoiding all consolidation could reduce the management efficiencies
that are the heart of a cooperative structure, and supports further analysis of a range of
consolidation limits for both harvesters and processors.
In addition,the community supports further analysis of grandfathering in quota control and
processing levels in excess of the caps, including analysis of the concept of specifying a time
period after which quota control in excess of the cap must be divested(sunset provision),
The community also recognizes the importance of further analyzing vessel use caps that are
applicable within cooperatives.
2. o ion liio Regionalization of quota based on historical delivery patterns.
Regionalization applies to target species only and is a measure to preserve historical delivery
levels to shore-side processors in each management area.As the regional landing requirement
would specify landings only as Central Gulf(CG)or Western Gulf ),the motion also
contains an option that would require target species CG quota historically landed in the port of
Kodiak to continue to be landed in the port of Kodiak,
The intent of regionalization(and port of landingrequirement)is to maintain processing levels
and the associated employment opportunities at or near historical levels.At this time,the
community supports further analysis of both the regional and the part delivery requirements.
8. Fishery participation criteria: Participation criteria thresholds that define eligibility for the
purchase of trawl licenses and/or history/quota.
Currently persons(the definition of which includes individuals,corporate entities and
government and community entities)muss be able to document a fishing vessel to hold and
purchase an LLP,and to purchase and hold quota.There is support for further analysis of
participation criteria for the applicable fisheries,including the ability for communities to hold
quota in the program.
4. Community participation In cooperative:An option where the community in which the
processor is located would also be required to sign the cooperative contract, potentially allowing
the community to support cooperative practices that meet community goals and objectives.
There are two levels at which the community can play an active role in the contract development
process—the regulatorylevel and the cooperafive management level.At the first level,the
community believes that the cooperative contracts should embody the goals of the community,
which should be built into the contract requirements by regulation.
Regarding the cooperative management level,the community supports further analysis of the
concept of community participation and approval at the inter-cooperative level.
In addition,the community supports cooperatives providing quarterly performance reports to the
community.
5. Ability v r target quota from license:The ability to sever target species history
from a license and transfer it to another license.
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This element would allow for a smaller piece of target species history to be severed from a trawl
license(as opposed to purchasing the entire license), and used on a latent trawl license,
allowing for new en"at lower cost.The community supports this concept for further analysis,
including the concept of providing fora maximum amount of history that could be severed from
each license,
6.CFA's:An alternative to provide for formation and operation of Community Fishing
Associations, as described in the Magnuson Stevens Act.
The community supports further analysis of the CFA altemative.We would like to see a side-by-
side analysis of the proposed management program's potential attainment of the Council's
goals and objectives both Wth a CFA, and without a CFA.
7.Additional comments on proposed management design.
The community recognizes the potential difficulties in opening a limited access fishery Win a
small amount of quota, and supports continued analysis on this aspect of the proposed
program.
Sincerely,
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Jerrol Hand, Mayor Pat Branson, Mayor
Kodiak Island Borough City of Kodiak
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CITY OF KODIAK
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2012-31
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KODIAK AND
THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING COMMENTS TO THE
NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ON PENDING ACTIONS
REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROHIBITED SPECIES
CATCH BY THE TRAWL FISHERY IN THE CENTRAL GULF OF ALASKA
WHEREAS, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council is considering the need for
and beginning development of a comprehensive program to manage prohibited species catch by
the trawl fleet of die central Gulf of Alaska;and
WHEREAS, any such comprehensive management program fbr fisheries in the central
Gulf of Alaska will have major and direct effects on the economy and well-being of residents of
the Kodiak region;and
WHEREAS, National Standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
Management Act require that federal fishery management decisions take into account the
importance of fishery resources to fishing communities, in order to provide for the sustained
participation of such communities and minimize adverse economic impacts on such
communities;and
WHEREAS, the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough represent the
communities of the Kodiak region,rather than individual user groups or fishing interests;and
WHEREAS,the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough have beg tm a program to
participate directly in public processes for fishery policy decision-making as outlined in
Resolution No.2012-30 of the City of Kodiak.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Kodiak and the
Assembly of the Kodiak Island Borough that these bodies support the Kodiak Fisheries
Wark group's proposed overarching purpose for consideration of she management issues of
interest and concern to the Kodiak region as follows:
Overarching Purpose:
1. Maintain healthy,sustainable resources in the central(and western)Gulf of Alaska.
2. Promote a sustainable, vigorous economy in the Kodiak region with healthy and
competitive harvesting and processing sectors and support industries.
3. Maintain quality of life and social well-being in Kodiak-
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Kodiak and the Assembly
of the Kodiak Island Borough that these bodies support the Kodiak Fisheries Workgroup's
proposed goals for management programs as follows:
Goals for Management Programs:
1. Provide effective controls of prohibited species catch and other bycch to provide for
balanced and sustainable fisheries and healthy harvesting and processing sectors.
2. Maintain or increase target fishery landings and revenues to Kodiak.
3. Maintain or increase employment opportunities for vessel crews,processing workers,and
support industries.
4. Provide increased opportunities for value-added processing.
5. Maintain opportunities for fishermen to enter the fishery.
& Maintain opportunities for processers to enter the fishery.
7. Minimize adverse economic impacts of consolidation of the harvesting or processing
sectors.
8. Mwdmize active participation by owners of harvesting vessels and fishing privileges.
9. Maintain the economic strength and vitality of Kodiak's working waterfront.
10.Establish methods to measure success and impacts of a programs,including collection
and analysis of baseline and after-action data.
CITY OF KODIAK
A MAYOR
ATrEST.-
CITY CLERK
Adopted:September 27,2012
Re3olution No.2 12-31
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I Introduced Borough AssamMy
2 Request by: Kodiak FwhedesWorkgroup
3 Drafted by7 Borough Clark
IrAroducad on; 09120=2
4 Adoptod on 09Q012012
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7RESOLUTION. 2 1 -10
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9 A JOINT l ISLAND BOROUGHSS
10 CITY OF KODIAK COUNCIL SUPPORTING COMMENTST IIC
11 FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCILI T; REGARDING
12 COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROHIBITEDI (PSC)BY THE
13 TRAWL FISHERY IN THE CENTRAL GULF
14
is WHEREAS, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council is considering the need for
16 and beginning development of a comprehensive program to manage prohibited species
17 catch by the travA fleet of the central Gulf ofAlaska;and
18
19 WHEREAS, any such comprehensive gement program for fisheries In the central
20 Gulf of Alaska will have major and direct effects on the economy and well-Wng well- nof
21 rersidenis of the Kodiak ion;and
22
23 WHEREAS, National Standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and
4 Management Act require that federal fishery management decisions take Into account the
25 Importance fishery resources to"fishing communities, In order to provilde for the
25 sustained participation of such communities and minimize adverse economic impacts on
27 such communities,and
28
29 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak represent the
30 communities of the Kodiak region, rather than Individual user groups or fishing interests;
31 and
32
WHEREAS,33 the Kodiak Island Borough and the City of Kodiak have begun a program to
4 participate directly in public processes for fishery policy decision-making as outlined in
35 Resolution o. 201 of the Kodiak Island Borough
3
37 NOW,THEREFORE BE IT JOINTLY RESOL t ISLAND
3a ASSEMBLYTHE CITY1 IL that these bodies support the Kodiak
39 Fisheries Workgroup's proposed ye rchlng our o for consideration of fishery
40 management Issues of interest and concern to the Kodiak region as follows:
41
42 Overarching Pur
43 1, Maintain healthy,sustainable resources In the central(and western)Gulf of Alaska.
44 2. Promotea sustainable, vigorous economy Int Kodiak region with healthy and
45 competitive harvesting and processing sectors and support Industries.
Maintain quality of life and social well-being in Kodiak.
Kodiak Island h Resolution Nor 2013-10
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48 NOW,THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER JOINTLYL I ISLAND
49 BOROUGH ASSEMBLYTHE CITY OF KODIAKIL that these bodies
50 support the Kodiak Fisheries Workgroup's proposed goals for rrignIggement pLograms as
51 follows:
52
53 Goals for Management Programs-
54 1. Provide affective controls of prohibited species catch and other bycatch to provide
55 for balanced and sustainable fisheries and healthy harvesting and processing
56 sectors.
7 2. Maintain or Increase target fishery landings and revenues to Kodiak.
58 3. Maintain or Increase eplo nt opportunities for vessel crews, processing
workers,59 and support industries.
0 4. provide Increased opportunities for value-added processing.
61 5. Maintain opportunities for fisherman to enter the fishery.
62 6, Maintain opportunities for processors to enter the fishery.
63 7, Minimize adverse economic i pacts of consolidation of the harvesting or
64 processing sectors.
65 8. Maximize active participation by owners of harvesting vessels and fishing
66 privileges.
7 9. Maintain the economic strep th and vitality of dia 's working waterfront.
68 10.Establish methods to measure success and Impacts of all programs, Including
69 collection and analysis of baseline and after-action data.
7
71 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE 1 ISLAND BOROUGH
72 THIS TIT ,2012
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75 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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Kodiak Island Borough
Office of the Borough Mayor
710 Mill Bay Road
13 inti
Kodiak, AK 99615
Phone (907) 486-9310 Fax(907) 486-9391
Email �„
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May 22, 2015
Chairman Dan Hull
North Pacific Fishery Management Council
605 West 4th, Suite 306
Anchorage,AK 99501-2252
RE: Chinook salmon PSC closure for the GOA CV non-pollock non-rockfish trawl sector
Dear Mr. Hull,
We respectfully request that National Oceans and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
work with the Secretary of Commerce to promulgate emergency regulations that would
make additional Chinook salmon available to the non-pollock non-rockfish GOA catcher
vessel fisheries so that these fisheries can be open for the remainder of 2015. The
proposed action to allocate additional Chinook salmon to the fishery is a reasonable
response to a circumstance where inaction will result in substantial and irrevocable harm
to these fisheries and the community of Kodiak.
The GOA non-pollock non-rockfish CV sector fisheries closed on May 3 due to the newly
implemented regulation, Amendment 97, which imposes a 2,700 Chinook salmon hard
cap on these fisheries.According to the EAIRIRIIRFA for the Chinook Salmon Prohibited
Species Catch in the GOA non-pollock trawl fisheries that supported the decision
implementing this limit, "the impact of the earliest closure (mid-April)to the CV sector is
estimated to be 22,000 metric tons of harvest, $28.5 million in first wholesale revenue"'
The only community to be affected by the present closure is the community of Kodiak,
since the Kodiak fleet is the only non-pollock trawl catcher vessel fleet that operates
after May in the Gulf of Alaska. While the extent of the economic loss of the closure Is
yet to be quantified, it may be substantially greater than projected by Council analysis.
The only consideration in the analyst's estimate is the harvester's and processor's loss.
The reduction in landings and associated processing labor hours has immediately
impacted our community. The economic base of Kodiak is largely dependent on fishery
support industries, including local water, sewer, and electric utilities, fuel suppliers,
shippers, vessel maintenance facilities, and harbor facilities. These consequences of
this action may resonate throughout our community as the economic losses spread
throughout the workforce and support industries.
The near year-round operation of the trawl fleet fills critical gaps in economic activity that
arise because of the seasonality of other fisheries, such as the salmon, fixed gear
groundfish and herring fisheries. The activity generated by the trawl fleet allows the
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May 22,2015
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community to support the largest residential processing workforce in Alaska. This
segment of the population is vital to the social and cultural fabric of our community as
multi-generational residential workers are thoroughly integrated in every aspect of life in
Kodiak.Clearly,the losses to Kodiak from the closure will be substantial and irrevocable.
The social repercussions of these types of losses are extremely detrimental to a
community and its residents.
We propose two responses to this trawl closure. First, we request that the Council
immediately task its staff with the development of a discussion paper to examine this
issue. The paper should examine the breadth and scope of effects of the closure on the
Kodiak-based trawl fishery,dependent industries,and the Kodiak community.
Second, we ask that the Council move forward with the development of a GOA trawl
bycatch management program that is presently scheduled for the Council's October
meeting. That action is critical to allowing fishery participants to achieve the Council's
bycatch management objectives while maintaining balanced and sustainable fisheries
and healthy harvesting and processing sectors. We encourage timely Council progress
in advancing a cooperative management program to provide tools for the fleet to
address bycatch restrictions.
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
C
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Jerroll Friend
Borough Mayor
Cc: Commissioner Sam Cotten
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Senator Dan Sullivan
Representative Don Young
Governor Bill Walker
Lt. Governor Byron Mallott
Senator Gary Stevens
Representative Louise Stutes
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2 Introduced by: Borough Assembly
3 Requested by; Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Council
4 Dratted by: Borough Clark
Introduced on: 12/15/2011
5 Adopted on:
6
7 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
8 RESOLUTION NO. FY 2012-13
9
10 A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY URGING
11 THE NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
12 TO PROVIDE FOR VIDEOCONFERENCING AND OTHER MEANS OF
13 REMOTE COMMUNICATION FOR ITS MEETINGS
14
15 WHEREAS, Kodiak is a fishing community, and Kodiak's economic health and social
16 welfare depend on the sustained ability of its residents to harvest and process the marine
17 resources of the Gulf of Alaska and the Bering Sea; and
18
19 WHEREAS, it is In Kodiak's best interest for its Borough and City governments to be well
20 informed regarding the potential impacts of State and Federal fishery management actions on
21 the Kodiak community and to have an opportunity to effectively comment on such actions
22 before they are taken;and
23
24 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and Kodiak City Council have
25 established a Joint Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee for the purpose of providing
26 recommendations regarding Kodiak's position on fisheries issues, and to provide a forum for
27 interested parties to discuss, and, to the degree possible, reach consensus on fisheries
28 issues affecting Kodiak's fishermen, processors, businesses, and residents;
29
30 WHEREAS, it is important for the Joint Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee to attend the
31 North Pacific Fishery Management Council meetings and stay abreast of information provided
32 at these meetings; and
33
34 WHEREAS, North Pacific Fishery Management Council meetings are often held in the
35 Pacific Northwest and remote areas of the State of Alaska;and
36
37 WHEREAS, travel expenses to these areas can be cost prohibitive and may ultimately
38 reduce access to vital information and decisions being made by the North Pacific Fishery
39 Management Council, and
40
41 WHEREAS, the Kodiak Fisheries Advisory Committee met on September 16, 2011, and
42 agreed that the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly and Kodiak City Council should consider
43 urging the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to provide video conferencing of its
44 meetings; and
45
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46 WHEREAS, there are many other Alaskan coastal communities who would also benefit
47 from video conferencing, and
48
49 WHEREAS, video conferencing gives access to participants who are limited by their
So physical location',and
51
52 WHEREAS, attending the meetings in person is expensive and cost prohibitive due to travel
53 costs, and attendance by video conference could substantially save money for interested
54 parties,and
55
56 WHEREAS, attendance by video and remote conferencing will provide rural communities
57 the choice and flexibility to be involved in the process without the huge demands of
58 substantial travel time and costs;
59
60 WHEREAS, with advances in technology, video and remote conferencing has become
61 increasingly popular and as the reliability and affordability of videoconferencing technologies
62 continues to improve, agencies have become more and more creative in incorporating this
63 technology.
64
65 NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
66 BOROUGH endorses and urges the use of video conferencing and other means of remote
67 communication where feasible and desirable for participation in the North Pacific Fishery
68 Management Council meetings.
69
70 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
71 THIS FIFTEENTH DAY OF DECEMBER,2011
72
73 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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77 ATTEST„ ro6e M. Selby,Emug
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81 Nova M.Jlavier'—MhC, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2012-13
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FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEM SUMMARY
KIBSD Budget
Budget Meetings with the City/School District
Review$10M bonded project timeline and status
SD Mental Health Services Provided by the Counseling Center Contracts Upcoming
Fisheries Analyst(2/6/16)
Borough Budget Manger(3/9/16)
Non Profit Funding Process Discussion Animal Control(6/2016)
Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Priorities Hospital(4/2017)
Review Capital Planning(R&R)priority list&funding source Solid Waste(4/2017)
Borough Administration 0ygMj&1Lt
Contracting and Procurement Process/Procurement Process Presentation
Review of the Salary Schedule and Overview of the Hiring Process Budget Deadlines
KI B Vacant Positions V Budget Review(12/15/15)
Action Plans Manager Budget(by 4/30/16)
Contract with Waste Management KIBSD Budget(by 4/30/16)
Hospital Lease Assembly Approval(by 6/10/16)
Assembly Operations
Teleconferencing Ordinance
Role of Elected Officials During an Incident Command System
Boards,Committees, and Commission Structures/efficacy
Village Presentations at Regular Meetings
Fisheries
FG Structure and Purpose
Review Fisheries Analyst Contract
Consolidation
Consolidation of Fire Departments
Updated Friday,December 18,2015
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